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Boscia Bright White Mask

Read the Label Online: Boscia Bright White Mask

The proliferation of “whitening,” “brightening,” “clarifying” and “evening” cosmetic products continues with the launch of Boscia’s Bright White Mask, a peel-off mask that “helps to visibly even skin tone and helps diminish the appearance of hyperpigmentation.” This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation.

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All-in-One and One for All

LifeCell’s All-in-One Anti-Aging Treatment uses micro-fillers and the light-reflecting microtechnology to smooth and virtually eliminate the look of fine lines, while also mitigating the look of skin discolorations.

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Patent Pick: Anti-aging Answered by Nature

Chanel inventors picked a winner with a nature-derived approach to anti-aging. In a recent patent, the company describes a Solidago virgaurea subsp. alpestris (aka: goldenrod) extract to counter MMPs and free radicals for skin benefits.

Antiaging Benefits of Topical and Oral Lutein

Research suggests that both topical and oral lutein can increase skin hydration and decrease skin lipid peroxidation, providing antiaging benefits to skin.

Researchers Develop Gene Therapy Method Topically Activated by Phloretin

Researchers have developed a gene therapy method using an implanted gene network encapsulated in algal gelatin that is activated topically by the apple metabolite phloretin.

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Study Supports Photo-protective Ability of High Flavanol Chocolate

Researchers from the London University of the Arts and the European Dermatology London have reported that the consumption of dark chocolate rich in flavanols can protect skin from UV light.

Fisetin and Frambinone Anti-cellulite Blend

Provital Group has addressed cellulite with a blend of two botanicals: fisetin, a flavonoid found in fruits and vegetables, and frambinone, a phenolic compound. The blend is said to diminish fat deposits during exercise, at rest and after eating.

Three Extracts for Skin Whitening/Brightening

IBR Ltd. has developed a complex comprised of three anti-aging compounds for skin lightening and whitening.

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Anti-aging Ingestibles from Green Acre: Tomesoral and BlueGuard-Oral

Green Acre has developed two nutricosmetics to help with anti-aging—the tomato-based Tomesoral ingredient, and a super food blend to prevent blue light damage: BlueGuard-Oral.

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Theraderm OPC Reparative Serum Leverages Proanthocyanidins

Antioxidants are arguably the key to keeping skin looking youthful and healthy. This product from Theraderm is said to employ oligomeric proanthocyanidins in a serum with 20X the efficacy of vitamin C alone.

Polyphenol Skin Lightener and Brightener

Berkem has developed Polynektars, a new range of plant-based cosmetic active ingredients based on polyphenols.

Beraca Introduces Anti-inflammatory Active and Moisturizer

At NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2013, Beraca will introduce two new products to the U.S. personal care market: a anti-inflammatory active and a moisturizing oil with high oleic acid content.

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Clinical Anti-aging Results Shown for Sytheon’s Synoxyl AZ

Sytheon partnered with University of California researchers to study potential additional benefits of its Synoxyl AZ ingredient. Results indicate it can decrease wrinkles, pigmentation and redness.

Myralys is said to be an eyelid lifter and under-eye rejuvenator for a total eye contour rejuvenation.

Greentech's Myralys Smooths Eye Contour

Myralys is said to be an eyelid lifter and under-eye rejuvenator for a total eye contour care.

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Bio-Botanica offers Pueraria Mirifica in Puresterol (sample request)

Puresterol helps support the management of menopause and perimenopausal symptoms and can be used topically for anti-aging and anti-wrinkle products. (US Patent #7,658,955)

The first application features exosomes derived from saffron, a botanical known for its bioactive properties but historically too rare and expensive for widespread cosmetic use.

NextGen Actives Unlocks Scalable Access to Rare Plant Exosomes for Skin Care, Debuts Saffron at NYSCC

The platform uses plant cell suspension technology to cultivate high-purity exosomes from small tissue samples.

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Dr. Hauschka Launches Hydrating Serum Plus

Hydrating Serum Plus is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry and dehydrated skin.

Leucojum aestivum Bulb Extract for Antiaging Benefits

Dormant Leucojum aestivum bulb extract is shown by the author to provide antiaging benefits including: slowing the proliferation of melanocytes and keratinocytes potentially to reduce age spots and slow cellular aging; reducing wrinkle formation by inhibiting muscle cell contractions; and increasing SOD expression in the skin to boost its natural defenses.